HELA500 Economic and Social Science History (4 op)
Osaamistavoitteet
On completion of this module the student will
-be able to evaluate the causes and consequences of the growth of the global economy and subsequent structural changes
-be aware of Finland’s role in the global economy
-recognize the role of the economy in the development of society and culture
-be familiar with economic mechanisms from the perspective of an individual
Suoritustavat
Lecture course or independent study (book exam or essay).
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The module discusses basic issues in economic and social science history.
Oppimateriaalit
For a book exam, choose two of the following.
Kirjallisuus
ISBN-numero | Tekijä, julkaisuvuosi, teoksen nimi, julkaisija |
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Fellman, Susanna et al.(ed.), Creating Nordic Capitalism. The Business History of a Competitive Periphery (2008) | |
Fogel, Robert William, The Escape from Hunger and Premature Death, 1700-2100: Europe, America and the Third World (2004) | |
McCloskey, Deirdre N., Bourgeois Dignity: Why Economists Can’t Explain the Modern World (2010) | |
van Zanden, Jan Luiten & al (eds.), How was life? Global Well-being since 1820. (2014) (http://www.oecd.org/statistics/how-was-life-9789264214262-en.htm) |
Arviointiperusteet
Course: 80% attendance requirement and completion of written assignments. Independent study: book exam or written essay.